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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources